Fridtjov "Fred" Nicholas Severud Jr.

Fridtjov “Fred” Nicholas Severud Jr. was born December 27, 1936 in Larchmont, New York to Fridtjov and Signa (Hansen) Severud Sr. and passed away April 17, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri at the age of eighty-four. Fred grew up and attended high school in Pennsylvania. After High School, he furthered his education at Lafayette College where he received a BSCE and then a MSCE from Columbia University. Fred was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Christina Marie Schindler on September 24, 1960 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and together shared sixty years of memories. Fred and Christina were blessed with three children: Fridjtov “Fred” III, Esther, and Daniel. Fred was a licensed professional engineer. He started his professional working career with his father at Severud Associates in 1960 and stayed for 35 years. As an expert in computer analysis, computer programming and soils and foundation engineering, his responsibilities included administration of projects and ancillary services. He was a member of the Deep Foundations Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, New York Association of Consulting Engineers, and the Society of American Value Engineers. After he retired, he taught Structural Steel at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He dearly loved his engineering work and remained a consultant. Fred liked spending time outdoors, especially on his farm. He loved riding horses and skiing. He was passionate about bluegrass music and played banjo and mandolin in the band “Louie Setzer and the Appalachian Mountain Boys” for 15 years. Fred wrote the song “Wood Smoke” which was one of their record titles. Fred deeply loved his family and his greatest joy was spending time with them and making memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fred was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Fred is survived by his loving wife Christina Severud of the home; children: Fridtjov “Fred” Severud III, Esther Ferrell and husband Will, and Daniel Severud and wife Melody; grandchildren: Bjarne and wife Erin, William, Nikki, Jocelynne, Kirk, and Alivia; great-grandchildren: Isla and Ari; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Fred is preceded in death by, parents: Fridtjov and Signa Severud Sr. and sisters: Inger, Laila, and Sonia. Fred will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services for Fridtjov “Fred” Nicholas Severud Jr. were held Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Randy Jolly officiating. Song selections played were “Sing Out Joyfully”, “See Yourself When All Is New”, and ‘Jehovah Is My Shepherd”. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Fred to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Fred to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com

Fridtjov "Fred" Nicholas Severud Jr.

December 27, 1936 - April 17, 2021